M3.4
Depth:
13.0 km
M3.4 Earthquake near Papua (Indonesia)
About this earthquake
On July 15, 2026 at 14:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Papua (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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